Problems

 in  Demand  Worksheet  

 
1)   Decide   if   there   is   a   change   in   demand   OR   just   a   change   in   the   quantity  
demanded   (movement   along   the   demand   curve).     GRAPH   the   item(s)   in   the  
parentheses.      
2)  If  there  has  been  a  shift  in  demand,  state  the  reason  for  the  shift.  
3)   For   each   of   these   problems,   graph   each   situation.     Use   the   arrows   to   illustrate  
whether   the   demand   curve   shifts   to   the   right   or   the   left   and   whether   the   quantity  
demanded  increases  or  decreases.  
 
 
1)  The  price  of  gasoline  falls.    (New  automobiles)  
 
 
2)  The  consumer  income  rises.    (New  automobiles)  
 
 
3)  The  price  of  pork  falls.  (Pork  and  chicken)  
 
 
4)  Household  water  rates  rise.    (“Desert  plants”:  drought  tolerant  for  landscaping)  
 
 
5)  Pick  Up  Stix  prices  to  rise  next  week.  (Pick  Up  Stix  Food)  
 
 
6)  Unemployment  rate  decreases.    (Disneyland  passes)  
 
 
7)  Tariffs  added  on  imported  wine.  (Imported  AND  American  wine)  
 
 
8)  Lindsey  Lohan  is  seen  wearing  a  Rebel  Yell  sweatshirt.    (Rebel  Yell  Sweatshirt)  
 
 
9)  Cream  Cheese  experiences  an  increase  in  price.    (Bagels)  
 
 
10)  New  reports  state  that  Starbucks  teas  are  good  for  your  heart.  (Starbucks  tea)